Obituaries

Oct 5, 2024

Sylvia A. Chapman, 83 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in a tragic house fire along with her beloved son, Bradly.  She was born October 16, 1940, the daughter to the late Henry and Pearl (Hughes) Bruell.  Sylvia enjoyed crafting.  She loved her time on the family farm.  Sylvia bred and raised Pasofino Peruvian horses...

Oct 5, 2024

Shad M. Volbrecht, age 53, of Lake Geneva, WI, died October 5, 2024.  He was born in Burlington, WI, on October 1, 1971.  The son of Wayne and Donna (Woyak) Volbrecht.   Shad was the owner of his trucking company S&S Transport out of Beloit, WI.  He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of numerous motorcycle clubs:...

Oct 4, 2024

How do you write about a man who not only left a lasting legacy but also left a deep hole in your heart?

Clay Murray was born in Waukegan, IL. to a very excited couple in 1956. Mel and Dorothy spent those first few years learning how to raise a very spirited little boy. He paved the...

Oct 4, 2024

Jacqueline Ann Ubrig, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her boundless love and caring spirit. At age 83, she passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024.   She was a resident of Twin Lakes, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL.  Born on January 22, 1941, in Chicago, she was the daughter of...

Oct 3, 2024

Edward M. Osborn Jr, 77, of Powers Lake, WI passed away surrounded by his family on October 3, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 9, 1947, to Maybell and Edward Osborn Sr.

Ed proudly served in the U.S. Army Security Agency from 1966 to 1972. He earned numerous commendations for...

Oct 3, 2024

Dolores Jean Nelson age 87 died October 3, 2024.  She was born in Evergreen Park, IL on November 10, 1936.  The daughter of the late Lloyd and Bernice (Lorz) Hill.  On June 30, 1962, she was united in marriage to John H Nelson who preceded her in death.

Survived by her daughter Jeannine (John) Clark.  Grandmother to...

Oct 1, 2024

Barbara J. Seagrist, 90 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Lakeland Health Care Center.  She was born in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of the late Everett and Frances Kuhn.  She was united in marriage to John F. Seagrist.  Barbara owned and operated Wexford Frame and Art in Pennsylvania for many years.  During that time,...

Oct 1, 2024

David "Dave" A. Johnson age 78 of Elkhorn, WI died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday October 1, 2024. Dave was the son of the late P. Allan and Alva B. (Bergh) Johnson; born on June 14, 1946, in Elkhorn, WI. He grew up on his family's dairy farm and carried the tradition of farming into the 5th generation...

Sep 30, 2024

Louis C. Gunn Jr. age 86 of Elkhorn, WI died on Monday September 30, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. Louis was born on January 10, 1938; son of the late Louis and Ardis (Margetts) Gunn. Louis was Veteran of the Air Force, and spent his career after the military as a Radiology Technician in the medical field,...

Sep 30, 2024

Klaus D Bark age 82 of Lily Lake, WI died September 30, 2024.  He was born in East Prussia on December 2, 1941.  The son of the late Hans and Lydia (Dost) Bark.  On June 27, 1992, in Kenosha, WI he was united in marriage to Regina Zarobkiewicz.

Klaus was the owner of a local real estate...

Sep 26, 2024

John A. Cabrera, age 93, of Elkhorn, WI passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1930, the son of the late Alfred and Charlotte (Youngdahl) Cabrera. During his life, he served proudly in the United States Army in the 11th Airborne Division and was married to the love of his life, Shirley Cabrera...

Sep 23, 2024

Lane M Baccia age 61 died September 23, 2024.  He was born in McHenry, IL on September 18, 1963.  The son of the late Frank and Hope (Krumwiede) Baccia.   He served in the United States Army.

Survived by his wife Yong.  Father to Michael, Cody and Jonathan.  Brother of Gay (Arthur) Payton, Frank (Minh) Baccia, William (Mary)...

Sep 23, 2024

Heather Montgomery-Bays, age 68, of Bloomfield, WI passed at home on September 23rd, 2024. Heather was born on September 24th, 1955, in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Dunleavy) Lamont. Heather married Kevin Bays, November 30th, 2013, in Ballardsville, Kentucky.

Heather loved her family immensely, anything she did, she did with excitement, gusto, and with...

Sep 22, 2024

Douglas Carl Amon, age 87 of Delavan, WI, died at home on September 22, 2024.  Doug was born on September 11, 1937, son of the late Carl and Hazel (Tharinger) Amon. Doug married Karen Grever on November 19, 1960 and they raised four children, farmed and ran the milk hauling business together. From a very young age, Doug started...

Sep 21, 2024

Emory Calvin Trussel, (Cal) passed away in hospice care on September 21, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Emory and Ruth Trussell.  He was the firstborn and is survived by his three brothers and two sisters.  Karen (Clint) Bennett, Guy (Heather) Trussell, Timothy (Tracee) Trussell, Cal Lance (Denise) Trussell and Sharon (Michael) McGrath.

Cal...

Sep 19, 2024

Geraldine G. Ritzert age 97 of Richmond, IL died September 19, 2024.  She was born in Chicago, IL on October 12, 1926.  The daughter of the late Bert and Mae (Grobarek) Weber.   On May 14, 1949, in Waukegan IL she was united in marriage to the late Alvin H. Ritzert.  Gerry was the last remaining member of her 10...

Sep 18, 2024

Karla Sawtelle, 53 of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at her home.  She was born October 9, 1970, in Elkhorn, WI, the daughter of Gerald W. Sawtelle Jr. and Karbet J. (Schoenenberger) Sawtelle.

Karla is survived by her mother, Karbet Sawtelle, two siblings: Gerry Sawtelle III and Jacob Sawtelle, grandmother, Betty Schoenenberger many...

Sep 14, 2024

Julie A. Barnes, 57 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away after a long battle with Leukemia on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at UW-Health in Madison, WI. She was born June 10, 1967, in West Allis, WI, the daughter of the late Frank and Patricia (Hanson) O'Neal.  Julie was united in marriage to David L. Barnes on December 15, 2000.   She...

Sep 13, 2024

Michael T. McCarville age 71 of Silver Lake, WI died September 13, 2024.  He was born in Lancaster, WI on March 10, 1953.  The son of the late Thomas and Arletta (Schwantes) McCarville.

During his early years Michael was a teacher at Salem Grade School where he taught 7th and 8th grade Industrial Arts.   He enjoyed hunting...

Sep 12, 2024

Evelyn R. Clancy age 91 of Twin Lakes, WI died September 12, 2024.  She was born on July 14, 1933.  The daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Rawcliffe) McMahon.   On June 16, 1956, in Detroit, MI she was united in marriage to James F. Clancy III who preceded her in death on Sept 8, 2000.  She attended Drake...